Florida 19th Congressional District Academy Day April 5

March 21, 2014

Those interested in attending one of the nation's service academies can attend the Florida 19th Congressional District Academy Day, Saturday, April 5, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom, 10501 FGCU Blvd., S., Fort Myers.

Liaison officers from the Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.; Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.; Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.; and Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., will be present to discuss the application process, academy life and career opportunities within the various branches of the military.

Successful service academy graduates earn a four-year bachelor's degree in exchange for serving at least five years as a commissioned officer in their respective service.